UAMS Center for Translational Research in Aging & Longevity

04/17/2026

GLP-1 medications are everywhere right now…
but we’re just starting to ask the deeper questions.

What happens to:
→ your muscle mass?
→ your nutrient intake?
→ your gut health?

Our research is digging into exactly that—looking at how these medications affect the body beyond weight loss.

Because losing weight is one piece of the puzzle…
staying healthy is the bigger picture.

As GLP-1 medications continue to reshape conversations around weight management and metabolic health, new questions are emerging about their broader impact on the body, particularly when it comes to nutrition, muscle health, and long-term outcomes.

02/28/2026

Why does glucose research matter?

Because blood sugar affects more than just diabetes.
It plays a role in:
Energy levels
Muscle health
Metabolism
Long-term wellness

CTRAL is currently conducting research studies focused on glucose, nutrition, and metabolic health.

Our goal is simple:
To better understand how everyday factors like diet and timing of nutrition impact blood sugar in real life.

Research today helps improve health outcomes tomorrow. 🧪

02/27/2026

Did you know? 👀

Your blood sugar doesn’t just respond to sweets.
It can also be influenced by:
• Sleep
• Stress
• Meal timing
• Protein intake
• Physical activity

That’s why glucose research is so important.
At CTRAL, our current studies are exploring how nutrition impacts blood sugar and metabolic health over time.

Science is always evolving — and we’re proud to be part of that work right here in our community.

02/27/2026

Glucose (blood sugar) is your body’s main source of energy.
But it’s not just about avoiding “high” or “low” levels — it’s about balance.

Even small changes in sleep, stress, meals, and activity can affect glucose levels throughout the day.

At CTRAL, we’re currently studying how nutrition and timing of protein intake may influence blood sugar and overall metabolic health.

Understanding your glucose patterns can provide valuable insight into energy, muscle health, and long-term wellness.

Follow along as we share simple, research-backed education on metabolism, nutrition, and health.

02/13/2026

Starting GLP-1/GIP weight loss injections? Join our study!
The Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity at UAMS is recruiting men and women (18–69) about to begin GLP-1/GIP treatment.

✅ Learn about your body composition
✅ Receive lab results
✅ Help advance research on GLP-1/GIP medications

📍 4 visits to UAMS (Little Rock) over 6 months, ~90 min each.

📩 Interested? Email CTRALResearch@uams.edu or call 501-320-7602.

02/05/2026

📚 Diabetes Education Saves Lives

Learning how to manage diabetes is just as important as treatment. Research shows that diabetes self-management education and support can improve blood sugar, reduce stress, and boost overall health.

👉 Interested in helping advance diabetes education and care? Participating in research can make a difference for you and others.

02/03/2026

🥦 Food Is Medicine: Better Diabetes Care

A recent study conducted by fellow researchers at UAMS shows that delivering nutritious groceries and diabetes education directly to homes helped participants improve blood sugar, reduce BMI, and feel less diabetes-related stress.

FAYETTEVILLE — Through a Food Is Medicine intervention delivered in collaboration with food pantries and partners in Northwest Arkansas, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation found improved blood sugar outcomes for nearly 60...

01/21/2026

Now Enrolling Volunteers with Type 2 Diabetes
Interested in participating in research? Contact us today!

📧 CTRALResearch@uams.edu
📞 501-320-7602

01/16/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our CTRAL community.

In 2025 alone, we completed 278 study visits across 83 individual studies—none of which would be possible without the time, trust, and commitment of our participants, partners, and supporters.

Thank you for believing in research that moves health forward. We’re excited to continue this work together in the year ahead.

12/08/2025

CTRAL is enrolling participants for the following studies.
Your involvement helps shape the future of healthy aging.

11/19/2025

Protein isn’t just for athletes — it’s essential for all of us, especially as we age.

CTRAL’s researchers are uncovering how protein quality and timing affect metabolism, strength, and recovery.

Translational research helps us take what we learn in the lab and turn it into everyday recommendations that support better aging and vitality.

11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day 💙

Small changes can make a big impact on our health.

The Center on Translational Research on Aging and Longevity is currently conducting two studies to better understand how certain proteins affect glucose levels in adults.

If you or someone you know is interested in supporting research that could help improve diabetes prevention and management in our community, we’d love to connect with you.

📌 Learn more or see if you qualify: CTRALResearch@uams.edu